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What Is Juneteenth? Why the Holiday Matters Today

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By Tonya Abari
| Good Housekeeping Verified
4 min read The start of summer always feels like the beginning of celebration season. Between the warmer temperatures, longer evenings, and holiday gatherings, there's a lot to look forward to. In my family, one of the first holidays we celebrate is Juneteenth. Named for the date it's observed—June 19—the holiday has become more widely recognized in recent years, but many people still have questions about its history and traditions.
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New Exhibit at Vanderbilt Platforms Nashville’s Voices of Climate Resilience

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By Tonya Abari, David Boclair Verified
| Nashville Banner Verified
The past few months have been trying for Eleanor “Ellie” Kane. When the historic ice storm raged across Tennessee in January, Kane and her family in Madison endured several hardships, both during the storm and in the months after. Nashville’s climate has shifted greatly over the past few decades.
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6 Meaningful Recipes That Tell the Story of Juneteenth

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By Tonya Abari
| Yahoo Life Verified
In June 1865, news of liberation finally reached nearly 250,000 enslaved Black people of African descent in Galveston, Texas—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. From the earliest Juneteenth celebrations to today, food has remained a central theme in honoring that day of freedom. Red foods serve as a poignant reminder of the violence enslaved African and Black people endured.
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